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L978 XPV

1993 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,881 mi
Last recorded211,881 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 XPV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 211,881 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 205,431 miles

both rear chassis weak

n/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm

rear discs rusted to mot limits.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 205,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear chassis weak

n/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm

rear discs rusted to mot limits.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 205,396 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear chassis weak.

n/s front tyre to 1.6mm

slight fluid leak p.a.s rack

Pass 4 Mar 2009 201,865 miles

screen damaged to mot limits

Fail 25 Feb 2009 201,444 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

screen damaged to mot limits

Pass 11 Mar 2008 198,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 198,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 196,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2006 193,568 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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L978 XPV is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 129,685 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L978 XPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L978 XPV registered?

L978 XPV is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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